Tuesday, February 10, 2009

WELCOME TO THE PARTY!

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

Come on in and join the party. Say “Hi” to the host (That’s me, Billy Wheeler) and join your friends to cheer on your favorites, tell us your Westminster war stories, and share your doggy gossip. We’ll do our best to keep those without TV access abreast of what’s going on, both on the screen and behind the scenes.

This promises to be an exciting finish to this year’s show. Relax, have fun, and don’t be shy about asking questions…or telling us we when get it wrong. (We have already been told about our ignorance of the need for a mane on the Scottish Deerhound.) That’s what this is for, to share in the fun of the game and maybe learn something too. Here we go!

Would someone mind actually stating results as they come in, not just commenting on them? A few of us out here in our caves don't have access to TV coverage. Please if you could give all group placements and of course BIS!

I watched the breed video for my breed (Welsh Terrier) this morning (is wasn't available in Canada yesterday). I think they did a FANTASTIC job! Very thorough, and great angle shot at. I say "kudos" to Westminster for this!

I'm so happy for Stump, he did all of his winning when I had only been in dogs a few years, and I have always been a huge fan of his. We got home from NYC in time to watch the group on TV and I was nearly in tears watching him win that group. What a great dog and how fantastic it is to see a 10 year old dog who still looks wonderful and has been kept in great condition.

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NUMBER TEN

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The author has been attending dog shows as a spectator and exhibitor for over 45 years. He is a retired management consultant who has advised multiple organizations affiliated with the AKC and the Cat Fanciers Association on business management, long range planning, customer service, and legislative matters. After 25 years of living in the big cities of New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, he now resides in his hometown of Memphis, TN.

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